WHO FOR?

• Anyone aged 70+
  
• People living with dementia
  
• Family caregivers (any age), with or without the person they support
  

The sessions provide light physical activity and relaxed social connection in a supportive outdoor setting. They are adapted to the mixed ability levels of the participants attending on the day.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE SESSION?

Whilst each 1.5 hour session is unique, it broadly follows this flow:

• Welcome & Registration
  
• Warm-up
  
• Sport / Game
  
• Break
  
• Sport / Game
  
• Wind-down
  
• Refreshments & Chat
  

Chairs are available for those who need seated participation. Participants do need to be able to independently access the grass field. The sessions take place next to the Beccehamian Rugby Club clubhouse, which conveniently offers free parking and is close to the 119 Courtfield Rise bus stop.

WHO MAY BENEFIT?

The sessions are designed for those who would benefit from:

• Increased confidence to be active outdoors
  
• Gentle improvement in mobility
  
• Social interaction
  
• Low-pressure physical activity
  
• Stress reduction linked to caregiver burden
  
• Meaningful shared activity for caregiver and cared-for
  

In poor or very hot weather, the sessions will move into the rugby clubhouse, which also offers toilet and changing facilities during the sessions.

These sessions may particularly suit those experiencing:

• Loneliness or social withdrawal
  
• Reduced physical confidence
  
• Mild mobility decline
  
• Caregiver strain
  
• Low mood linked to inactivity or isolation
  
• Early to moderate dementia where mainstream sport groups feel unsuitable
  
• Reduced vision
  

The atmosphere is informal, welcoming and non-competitive.

REFERRAL / SELF-REGISTRATION

Whilst people are genuinely welcome to spontaneously join on the day, referral or self-registration is encouraged via: Symbiosia or email: info@symbiosia.org.uk

SESSION DATES

These Sport & Games sessions take place initially every Saturday afternoon, 1pm - 2:30pm on the following dates:

• 1 August
• 8 August
• 15 August
• 22 August
• 29 August
• 5 September

ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY WELLBEING OFFER

We also offer, up until mid July, free guided Woodland Walks for anyone over 60, dementia-friendly and with a touch of mindfulness.

Stay Up To Date!

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Sessions Run

Saturday afternoon